Monday, February 16, 2015

"Slide to unlock patent" US Patent #8046721


Claim 1 Explanation

Claim 1 of the “Slide to unlock patent” involves the introduction of the method using touch-sensitive display, along with its first set of primary factors.  The first factor of the method is the act of an initial touch to an “unlock image.” This claim goes on to explain that after this initial contact is made, the act of sliding the image while maintaining contact is protected in this patent.  In addition, claim 1 concludes with defining that this sliding act moves from a specific location to a predetermined “unlock region.”


2 comments:

  1. Hi Matthew,

    I like your clear explanation since the Unlock feature is straight forward, but I would have liked to see a little more elaboration on how you analyzed the patent :)

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  2. Matt,

    Very interesting position you took on the slide to unlock patent and the design surrounding it. I feel as if the details surrounding the slide-to-unlock patent is due to the high demand of other phone producers willing to take their technology. Would you agree?

    Cheers

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